FeaturedNeurology·October 16, 2012·3 min readLess Invasive Method of Brain Stimulation Helps Patients with Parkinson’s DiseaseElectrical stimulation using extradural electrodes—placed underneath the skull but not implanted in the brain, is a safe approach with meaningful benefits for patients with Parkinson's disease according to new research.Read More
FeaturedNeuroethicsNeurology·August 20, 2012·3 min readDeep Brain Stimulation to Treat Obesity?Electrical brain stimulation targeting the “dysregulated reward circuitry” could make deep brain stimulation a new option for the difficult-to-treat problem of obesity.Read More
Neurology·May 7, 2012·3 min readDeep Brain Stimulation May Hold Promise for Mild Alzheimer’s DiseaseSmall phase I study suggests ‘brain pacemaker’ could slow progression of AD A study on a handful of people with...Read More
Neurology·February 8, 2012·2 min readScientists Boost Memory by Stimulating Key Site in BrainMechanism holds potential for improving recall in dementia patients. Have you ever gone to the movies and forgotten where you...Read More
